adj
caked
kaykt
Caked (adj) means Covered with a thick, hardened layer of something. Example: “His boots were caked with dried mud after the hike.”
adj
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Covered with a thick, hardened layer of something.
"His boots were caked with dried mud after the hike."
"Her makeup looked caked on by the end of the long day."
How to use caked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCoated in a thick layer of a substance that has dried and hardened onto the surface.
Common pairings
caked in mud
caked with dirt
caked on makeup
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more caked
- Superlative
- most caked
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His boots were _____ with dried mud after the hike.
Rhymes for caked
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What does “caked” mean?
The word “caked” means covered with a thick, hardened layer of something. In plain terms, coated in a thick layer of a substance that has dried and hardened onto the surface.
How do you pronounce “caked”?
“Caked” is pronounced kaykt (/keɪkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “caked” in a sentence?
Here is “caked” used in a sentence: “His boots were caked with dried mud after the hike.”
What part of speech is “caked”?
“Caked” is an adjective.
